Grolsch Premium Pilsner
Malty depth from pale Dutch malts meets a soft-bitter finish, with a green hop aroma over a golden pilsner. Two Hallertau hops do the work, Emerald and Magnum, and the story goes that around 1650 apprentice Peter Kuijper picked a second hop to win his master's daughter. At 5.0% it comes in the swing-top bottle that Grolsch kept when the crown cap became standard.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Grolsch Premium Pilsner
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.
Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.
About German Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a German Pilsner?
Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.
Finding a similar German Pilsner
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